Place and Economic Growth
Public Protection
Ref: G5/OL-
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £29,269 to £32,076 per annum (Grade 5)
Hours: 36:66 per week
Based: Chadderton Town Hall
Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC.
Job Description & Person Specification.docx
Role Overview:
The service is entering a challenging period and we are looking to recruit an Assistant Building Control officer to supplement the team. The role is to assist the Building Control Officers as part of a team responsible for the Building Control function and learn with practical experience the skills necessary to become a fully qualified Building Control Officer.
The role is also an opportunity to undertake the theoretical and practical training necessary to obtain a qualification in Building Control recognised by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, Chartered Institute of Building and ultimately become a registered Building Inspector.
Key Responsibilities:
To assist Building Control Officers in the carrying out of the necessary functions of the team and embark on the necessary approved training offered under the Building Safety Act provisions to ensure that over a period of time you become a fully qualified and registered Building Control Officer.
Key Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:
- Educated to a minimum of BTEC, NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent in a Construction or Surveying related discipline
- Construction industry experience gained by temporary seasonal, voluntary work or paid employment
- Knowledge and understanding of Building Control legislation and associated approved guidance documents
- Knowledge of traditional and modern methods of construction.
Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).
Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.
About Us:
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